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Months before "Crazy Rich Asians" premiered, the film was already being celebrated for being a rare Hollywood studio film in which all the main actors are of Asian descent. Adapted from Kevin Kwan's best-selling book, the glitzy romantic …

Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding (left) and director Jon M. Chu (right). All photos by Anakin Fung
The film adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is finally making its debut this month, five years after the novel of the same name rose to the top of The New …

by Ada Tseng August 9 at 11:00 AM Months before “Crazy Rich Asians” premiered, the film was already being celebrated for being a rare Hollywood studio film in which all the main actors are of Asian descent. Adapted from Kevin Kwan’s best-selling book, the …

Congress refuses to pay for President Donald Trump’s wall. Congress is not clamoring to separate children from their families, as Trump has done.
The courts have gone beyond congressional inaction, jumping into the fray and stopping Trump cold in his …

Update: Crazy Rich Asians is two days away from launching in US cinemas, and it still has a remarkable 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes!
Over the weekend, the number of reviews listed has increased from 17 to 31.
The critics consensus reads: " …

The first Hollywood studio film in over 25 years with majority Asian Americans in lead roles, the widely-anticipated “Crazy Rich Asians” has been touted as a harbinger for greater Asian and Asian American representation in Hollywood, as well as criticized …

Proponents of splitting California into three states gathered enough signatures to put the measure on the November ballot. (June 19)
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When all the votes have finally been counted, the total tally for the two major Republican candidates in this month’s ( …

With a premise straight from classic literature and fairy tales, Crazy Rich Asians is a transportive romcom about a poor girl who finds her Prince Charming – and is then thrown into the extravagant, glitzy, catty world of the Singapore elite.
The idea …

Many who tap out keyboard rants for a living would run barefoot across fields of broken glass to secure such a choice sinecure as Sarah Jeong has succeeded in securing for herself at the New York Times.
She’s been admitted to — a trumpet flourish, please …

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MARGARET BRENNAN, HOST: It`s Sunday, August 12. I`m Margaret Brennan, and this is FACE THE NATION.
A year after Charlottesville, what is the state of race relations in America? This year, Virginia …

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
7th Congressional District
Pramila Jayapal (Prefers Democratic Party)
Pramila Jayapal was the first Indian American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
She arrived in the United States when she was 16 and has …

If you didn’t know the backstory of forthcoming film Crazy Rich Asians, you would think it was fiction. Based on Kevin Kwan’s 2013 best-selling novel, the movie takes its inspiration from the writer’s elite upbringing in Singapore: his grandfather helped …

Jon M. Chu couldn't contain the emotion as he strolled victoriously out in front of a packed house at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday night.
With author Kevin Kwan by his side, he took the microphone to introduce the premiere …

By Jessica Kai Curry
Northwest Asian Weekly
Jon Chu and Henry Golding promote Crazy Rich Asians on top of the Space Needle. (Photo by Jessica Kai Curry)
The anticipation leading up to the release of Crazy Rich Asians, based on the popular novel by Kevin …

Seeing and hearing the reactions of people — particularly, of course, Asian people, Asian American, British Asian, Asian Asians, or wherever they’re from — it’s so touching and it raises the stakes of the film. It makes me realize how important this film …

The anticipation for Crazy Rich Asians has been huge. It is the first major Hollywood movie in more than 25 years to feature an all-Asian principal cast.
The great news is, the romantic comedy drama delivers on the hype as the first reviews are filled …

Shadowhunters star Harry Shum Jr has opened up about being an Asian actor in Hollywood, saying that movies like the groundbreaking Crazy Rich Asians are "truly important".
Speaking to LA Times at the Los Angeles premiere of Crazy Rich Asians …

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SEATTLE, June 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative agency Copacino+Fujikado announced today that the Asian American Business Development Center has recognized Betti Fujikado, the agency’s CEO and Co-Founder, as part of its 2018 Outstanding 50 Asian …

Washington, D.C. - Today the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Initiative) announced the new membership of its Interagency Working Group (IWG) and held its inaugural meeting at the White House.
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BOSTON, March 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) and Cambridge Associates will host a topical forum on investment- and diversity-related topics on April 9, 2018, at Cambridge Associates’ headquarters …

NEW YORK, July 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King & Spalding announced today that intellectual property (IP) lawyer Vanessa Yen has joined the firm as a partner in its Trial and Global Disputes practice in the New York office. Yen is the third IP …

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A world's first in the pets marketplace, Australian tech startup revolutionalizes the way pets are bought and sold online
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shaping the future of the pets industry, …

Author's Book Gains Positive Reviews On Amazon.com
LEXINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seek life’s purpose and travel with a loyal friend in Robert Wellington’s Water Wisdom, A Journey of Discovery. The …

Author Writes A Memoir With A Purpose
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patricia Zona writes a memoir that empowers people through sharing some of her most gripping experiences over the years. Her book, The …

We share 13 tips for optimizing your #warehouse design, storage, and layout to optimize factory efficiency. Read them here!
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While warehouse operators work hard every day to make …

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Going from Kitchen to Court, famed restaurateur, author and 2017 James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Michael Solomonov, is on board to prepare a multi-course feast for …

Media Executives to be Honored During Annual Awards Luncheon at the
32nd Annual NAMIC Conference on Oct. 17
NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) in …

Andrew Corbman wants to help you by expanding on the finer details of social security, and how you can maximise its returns after retirement.
LANSDOWNE, , VA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With over twenty years’ of …

Horses, by their very nature, are the perfect animals to assist in helping individuals who may struggle to develop presence, self-confidence, and awareness.
FARIBAULT, , MINN, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- That's …

John Cornelius Dangerfield has gone on to further hone his skills as a golfer in the decade which has followed.
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the course of the last ten years, Johnny …

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Bali abounds with innovative design features created to provide an unforgettable tropical resort experience for its guests.
One of its most iconic features …

RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Beth McGuinn, LCSW is a seasoned therapist and a go-to person when working with clients going through transitions in their lives. Worry, depression and anxiety are …

Vollrath is the German-born designer of handmade custom jewelry who cut his teeth at Cartier and operated several boutique retail jewelry stores in New York.
BLOOMFIELD, N.J., UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLOOMFIELD, N.J …

The fall is an idyllic time along the Hammock Coast with the summer heat having receded and an event lineup that rivals most any in the Southeast.
GEORGETOWN, SC, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Carolina’s acclaimed Hammock …

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Bali abounds with innovative design features created to provide an unforgettable tropical resort experience for its guests.
One of its most iconic features is …

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FIBO CHINA integrates the trade, education and experience, which is a professional and international trade and exchange platform for the general products including the leading fitness equipments, rehabilitation equipments, smart dresses, fitness club facilities, sports nutrition products, fitness courses and sports clothing accessories etc.
FIBO is the world’s largest professional fitness expo, with a history of 32 years, FIBO CHINA has been inheriting German DNA and internationally advantageous resources, and dedicating provide a future trend exhibition platform with the updated trend, updated technology, updated concept and updated mode for the fitness industry. We build a professional and international platform that connects China's fitness industry to the international development ...

Discover a new and unique life drawing experience with neon, creating unusual and creative designs by using vibrant and bold living sculptures. By combining industrial UV light and reactive body paints plus handcrafted flamboyant accessories, creative juices will flow freely.
You'll start the session with some quick and fun drawing exercises to get you warmed up. Then you will move into longer drawing times with more exciting life images, experimenting with colour, light, and texture.
No experience is necessary!
As with all our events there will be plenty of time to socialise. If you find yourself wanting someone's personal details post event and you didn't get the chance to ask you can drop us an email and we'll see if the feeling is mutual.

The Doctor’s Orders present
HIP-HOP vs DANCEHALL –
@ The Hoxton Pony, Curtain Road, London EC2
£6 advance || £25 Group Tickets || £10 on the
www.thedoctorsorders.com
DJ SHORTEE
DJ Mo
& host PRANKSTA the Trini Gladiata
For the past few years Hip-Hop vs Dancehall has been packed to capacity month on month becoming London’s most exciting party.
Having started in Shoreditch back in 2014 this will be a triumphant return to the East End as we guarantee another road block at this great little club.
Get ready ‘cos this always goes off!
For more info, guest-list, interviews etc please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rod Gilmore: press@...

The spiritual quest is deeply embedded in the adventurous paths pursued by a number of artists during the 19th and 20th centuries. From Novalis, with his all-embracing concept of poetry, to surrealism with its discovery of the world of dreams, we find artists attempting to explore the mysteries of the night, as a symbol of the infinite.

If you like running, art, yoga, and wine, then buy your tickets immediately because this event is not to be missed.
Starting at 6:30 pm, Runstreet's founder, Marnie Kunz, will lead you on a colorful 3-mile Art Run with stops along the way to check out some of Brooklyn's best street art. Afterward, we will return to Solfire where Drunk Yoga's founder, Eli Walker, will lead the happy attendees through a wine-down yoga/stretch class. (Yes, with wine.)
The Runstreet Art Run will be at a relaxed, 10-minute-mile pace, with stops for photos along the way. There will be a bag drop available at Solfire.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
The Art Run is open to all levels but participants must be 21 with a valid ID to enjoy the wine at Drunk Yoga.
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First up, arguably one of the most important figures in Electronic music, the charismatic force that is Egyptian Lover. Greg Broussard made huge waves in the early 80s, first in the seminal Uncle Jams Army then on his own as the Egyptian Lover. Taking sizzling 808s, out there Kraftwerk inspired sampling and his unique vocal stylings and melding them into a sound that came to not only define Electro but the West Coast sound as a whole for decades.
Joining him is the equally legendary Radioactiveman. Keith first burst into the scene alongside Andrew Weatherall as the Two Lone Swordsman, and now flies solo as one of the stalwarts of the tougher end of the Electro sound.
Both of them will have 808s in tow and you will really feel that low end on our new Funktion 1 infrabass!
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From 24th - 27th August, the venue will host a summer festival of music, art, culture, food and drink, with pop ups and art activations to be unveiled throughout the bank holiday programme.
The Bank Holiday Festival marks the official opening of Studio 92/94, Number 90’s neighbouring venue, nestled right next door. This will be the grand unveiling of the new and multifaceted Studio 92/94 adding a new dimension and versatility to not just Number 90, but also to Hackney Wick’s already burgeoning creative tapestry.
The full Studio 92/94 programme is still to be released, so watch this space, but, what better way to announce the arrival of this amazing space than with one of the finest purveyors of house and techno? Romanian spinner Raresh drops by for one of his seminal Half Baked sets. ...